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tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/103678768Sound Byte Radio Ep:16 - Remember Me, Fez, Final Fantasy XIII-2Fri, 02 Aug 2013 08:12:12 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/sound-byte-radio-ep-16
00:31:04The OzSpotnoAfter a brief respite for 2 months thanks to E3 and SDCC, we're back! This episode's music focuses on remixes for Halo 4 and Fez, as well as odd pieces from Final Fantasy.
Playlist:
"Nilin the Hunter" - Remember Me
"New Bodhum" - Final Fantasy XIII-2
"Sync/Glitch" - FZ: Side F
"Hyperspace" - Star Control 2
"Green and Blue" (KOAN Sound Remix) - Halo 4
"Put Ya Guns On (Mega Man X5 - Zero Stage 2) - Maverick Rising
After a brief respite for 2 months thanks to E3 a…After a brief respite for 2 months thanks to E3 and SDCC, we're back! This episode's music focuses on remixes for Halo 4 and Fez, as well as odd pieces from Final Fantasy.
Playlist:
"Nilin the Hunter" - Remember Me
"New Bodhum" - Final Fantasy XIII-2
"Sync/Glitch" - FZ: Side F
"Hyperspace" - Star Control 2
"Green and Blue" (KOAN Sound Remix) - Halo 4
"Put Ya Guns On (Mega Man X5 - Zero Stage 2) - Maverick Rising
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/94072954Sound Byte Radio Ep: 15 - Halo: Reach, Jet Set Radio Future, Viva PinataMon, 27 May 2013 03:44:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/sound-byte-radio-ep-15-xbox
00:33:08The OzSpotnoIn lieu of the Xbox One announcement, this month's music showcase highlights the best game music from Xbox games.
Playlist:
"Concept of Love" - Jet Set Radio Future
"Harvest of Love" - Beautiful Katamari
"Oven Fresh Day" - Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise
"Uncharted Worlds, Noveria" - Mass Effect
"Cohen's Masterpiece" - BioShock
"Ghosts and Glass" - Halo: Reach
"Anu Orta Veniya" - Panzer Dragoon Orta
Got any suggestions? Tell us on Twitter: @gamespot, @MrToffee, @gs_soundbyte.
In lieu of the Xbox One announcement, this month'…In lieu of the Xbox One announcement, this month's music showcase highlights the best game music from Xbox games.
Playlist:
"Concept of Love" - Jet Set Radio Future
"Harvest of Love" - Beautiful Katamari
"Oven Fresh Day" - Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise
"Uncharted Worlds, Noveria" - Mass Effect
"Cohen's Masterpiece" - BioShock
"Ghosts and Glass" - Halo: Reach
"Anu Orta Veniya" - Panzer Dragoon Orta
Got any suggestions? Tell us on Twitter: @gamespot, @MrToffee, @gs_soundbyte.
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/90558024GameSpot Asia Beat Ep. 22 - Of 720s & Sony ArchitectureFri, 03 May 2013 08:11:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gamespot-asia-beat-ep-22-of
00:58:14The OzSpotnoJonathan & Randolph talk to Boomzap Entertainment's Allan Simonsen and Witching Hour Studios' Ian Gregory about the future of Microsoft and Sony. Also talked about are games like Guacamelee, Nino Kuni, Neverwinter, and Papers, Please.
Intro/Outro: "PenPal" by Anamanaguchi
Intermission: "Submerged In Ambience" by The Distortionist (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02633/)
Check the video stream of the podcast here: http://l.gamespot.com/122tbmLJonathan & Randolph talk to Boomzap Entertainment…Jonathan & Randolph talk to Boomzap Entertainment's Allan Simonsen and Witching Hour Studios' Ian Gregory about the future of Microsoft and Sony. Also talked about are games like Guacamelee, Nino Kuni, Neverwinter, and Papers, Please.
Intro/Outro: "PenPal" by Anamanaguchi
Intermission: "Submerged In Ambience" by The Distortionist (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02633/)
Check the video stream of the podcast here: http://l.gamespot.com/122tbmLtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/87498992Sound Byte Radio Ep. 14 - Tomb Raider, Hard Corps Uprising, Valkyrie Profile 2Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:56:10 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/sound-byte-radio-ep-14
00:34:37The OzSpotnoThis month's playlist is all about the sounds of war and conflict, ranging from a Tomb Raider reboot to a number of 2D shoot-em-ups new and old.
Songs played on the podcast in order:
"Stage 1 - Origins (Extra)" by Daisuke Ishiwatare - Hard Corps Uprising
"Saxophone Storm 2 (Yagami Team Theme)" by Shinsekai Gakkyoku Zatsugidan - KOF '96 Arrange Sound Trax
"Title Screen", "Stage 1" by Naoki Kodaka, About SS, Nobiyuki, Marumo & Mabochan - Journey to Silius
"The Scavenger's Camp" by Jason Graves - Tomb Raider Original Soundtrack
"Fighting Blade", "Fighting Blade(Climax)" by Yoshimi Kudo - Grand Knights History Original Soundtrack
"Invitation to Madness" by Nobuo Uematsu - The Last Story Original Soundtrack
"A Motion of Finishing Blow" by Motoi Sakuraba - Motoi Sakuraba Live 2006 -Valkyrie Profile 2-
This month's playlist is all about the sounds of …This month's playlist is all about the sounds of war and conflict, ranging from a Tomb Raider reboot to a number of 2D shoot-em-ups new and old.
Songs played on the podcast in order:
"Stage 1 - Origins (Extra)" by Daisuke Ishiwatare - Hard Corps Uprising
"Saxophone Storm 2 (Yagami Team Theme)" by Shinsekai Gakkyoku Zatsugidan - KOF '96 Arrange Sound Trax
"Title Screen", "Stage 1" by Naoki Kodaka, About SS, Nobiyuki, Marumo & Mabochan - Journey to Silius
"The Scavenger's Camp" by Jason Graves - Tomb Raider Original Soundtrack
"Fighting Blade", "Fighting Blade(Climax)" by Yoshimi Kudo - Grand Knights History Original Soundtrack
"Invitation to Madness" by Nobuo Uematsu - The Last Story Original Soundtrack
"A Motion of Finishing Blow" by Motoi Sakuraba - Motoi Sakuraba Live 2006 -Valkyrie Profile 2-
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/86468415GameSpot Asia Beat Ep. 21 - Pushing The SkyFri, 05 Apr 2013 06:27:55 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gamespot-asia-beat-ep-21
01:02:57The OzSpotnoMajor BioShock Infinite spoilers! Favorite LucasArts game! Defiance first impressions! This week's two-man team Asian video game podcast episode is incredibly loaded.
This show stars GameSpot's Jonathan Toyad and Razor.tv's Bryan de Silva. In case you couldn't tell from the first paragraph, there are MAJOR BioShock Infinite spoilers here.
Timestamps:
2:12 - Defiance first impressions
7:51 - BioShock Infinite Spoilers start
49:48 - BioShock Infinite Spoilers end; remembering LucasArts
OP/ED theme - "PenPal" by Anamanaguchi (http://www.anamanaguchi.com/singles/)
Intermission - "Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert, "Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Tears for Fears cover)" by Scott Bradlee (http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBradleeLovesYa)
Major BioShock Infinite spoilers! Favorite LucasA…Major BioShock Infinite spoilers! Favorite LucasArts game! Defiance first impressions! This week's two-man team Asian video game podcast episode is incredibly loaded.
This show stars GameSpot's Jonathan Toyad and Razor.tv's Bryan de Silva. In case you couldn't tell from the first paragraph, there are MAJOR BioShock Infinite spoilers here.
Timestamps:
2:12 - Defiance first impressions
7:51 - BioShock Infinite Spoilers start
49:48 - BioShock Infinite Spoilers end; remembering LucasArts
OP/ED theme - "PenPal" by Anamanaguchi (http://www.anamanaguchi.com/singles/)
Intermission - "Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert, "Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Tears for Fears cover)" by Scott Bradlee (http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBradleeLovesYa)
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/85448872GameSpot Asia Beat Ep. 20 - End of March MadnessFri, 29 Mar 2013 10:07:59 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gamespot-asia-beat-ep-20-end
01:10:29The OzSpotnoWe talk about the games we've played on the busy release-heavy month of March. From SimCity to BioShock Infinite, no game is spared. Joining GameSpot's Jonathan and Randolph are ESPN Game's Marc "The Fraggot" Lim and GXBlog's Michael Khoo.
OP and ED music: "PenPal" by Anamanaguchi
Intermission: "The Kirb Reich" by Brandon StraderWe talk about the games we've played on the busy …We talk about the games we've played on the busy release-heavy month of March. From SimCity to BioShock Infinite, no game is spared. Joining GameSpot's Jonathan and Randolph are ESPN Game's Marc "The Fraggot" Lim and GXBlog's Michael Khoo.
OP and ED music: "PenPal" by Anamanaguchi
Intermission: "The Kirb Reich" by Brandon Stradertag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/84349875Garry Schyman - Welcome to RaptureFri, 22 Mar 2013 01:32:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/garry-schyman-welcome-to
00:01:52The OzSpotnoGarry Schyman - Welcome to Rapture by The OzSpotGarry Schyman - Welcome to Rapture by The OzSpotGarry Schyman - Welcome to Rapture by The OzSpottag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/84349874Garry Schyman - Bioshock Main Theme (The Ocean on His Shoulders)Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:32:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/garry-schyman-bioshock-main
00:01:56The OzSpotnoGarry Schyman - Bioshock Main Theme (The Ocean on His Shoulders) by The OzSpotGarry Schyman - Bioshock Main Theme (The Ocean on…Garry Schyman - Bioshock Main Theme (The Ocean on His Shoulders) by The OzSpottag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/84349873Garry Schyman - Dancers on a StringFri, 22 Mar 2013 01:32:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/garry-schyman-dancers-on-a
00:01:28The OzSpotnoGarry Schyman - Dancers on a String by The OzSpotGarry Schyman - Dancers on a String by The OzSpotGarry Schyman - Dancers on a String by The OzSpottag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/84349872Garry Schyman - Cohens MasterpieceFri, 22 Mar 2013 01:32:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/garry-schyman-cohens
00:02:53The OzSpotnoGarry Schyman - Cohens Masterpiece by The OzSpotGarry Schyman - Cohens Masterpiece by The OzSpotGarry Schyman - Cohens Masterpiece by The OzSpottag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/83740703Gamespot Asia Beat Ep. 19 - Melodies of LifeMon, 18 Mar 2013 03:48:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gamespot-asia-beat-ep-19
01:08:42The OzSpotnoToday's show is all about video game music, with some smattering of God of War: Ascension and Soul Sacrifice talk. We brought in musician Az Samad who was the featured guitar soloist for the Distant Worlds concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as well as SGCafe's Sim Cheng Kai. Together, we dissect what makes the old pieces great while also bringing you a live audio performance or two.
Video game music used for the podcast:
"Legend of Zelda - Overworld Theme" by Koji Kondo
"Final Fantasy I - Prelude" by Nobuo Uematsu
"Final Fantasy Tactics - Trisection" by Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaru Iwata
"Kirby's Adventure - Butter Building" by Hirozaku Ando
"Actraiser - Filmoa" by Yuzo Koshiro
"Halo - Halo Theme" by Martin O' Donnell and Michael Salvatori
"Halo 2 - Halo Theme Mjolnir Mix" by Martin O' Donnell, Michael Salvatori and Steve Vai
"Halo 3 ODST - Rain" by Martin O' Donnell and Michael Salvatori
"Halo Reach - Overture" by Martin O' Donnell and Michael Salvatori
"Xenogears - Emotions" by Yasunori Mitsuda
"Xenogears - Yggdrasil Flight Theme" by Yasunori Mitsuda
"Chrono Cross - Time's Scar" by Yasunori Mitsuda
Covers done by Az Samad
"Chrono Trigger - Peaceful Days" by Yasunori Mitsuda
"Final Fantasy II - Town" by Nobuo UematsuToday's show is all about video game music, with …Today's show is all about video game music, with some smattering of God of War: Ascension and Soul Sacrifice talk. We brought in musician Az Samad who was the featured guitar soloist for the Distant Worlds concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as well as SGCafe's Sim Cheng Kai. Together, we dissect what makes the old pieces great while also bringing you a live audio performance or two.
Video game music used for the podcast:
"Legend of Zelda - Overworld Theme" by Koji Kondo
"Final Fantasy I - Prelude" by Nobuo Uematsu
"Final Fantasy Tactics - Trisection" by Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaru Iwata
"Kirby's Adventure - Butter Building" by Hirozaku Ando
"Actraiser - Filmoa" by Yuzo Koshiro
"Halo - Halo Theme" by Martin O' Donnell and Michael Salvatori
"Halo 2 - Halo Theme Mjolnir Mix" by Martin O' Donnell, Michael Salvatori and Steve Vai
"Halo 3 ODST - Rain" by Martin O' Donnell and Michael Salvatori
"Halo Reach - Overture" by Martin O' Donnell and Michael Salvatori
"Xenogears - Emotions" by Yasunori Mitsuda
"Xenogears - Yggdrasil Flight Theme" by Yasunori Mitsuda
"Chrono Cross - Time's Scar" by Yasunori Mitsuda
Covers done by Az Samad
"Chrono Trigger - Peaceful Days" by Yasunori Mitsuda
"Final Fantasy II - Town" by Nobuo Uematsutag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/79326241Sound Byte Radio Ep.13 - Ico, Chrono Cross, To The MoonFri, 15 Feb 2013 03:05:53 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/sound-byte-radio-ep-13-ico
00:41:25The OzSpotnoThis month's music podcast playlist will put you in the mood for love, with songs from Team Ico's adventure title and a couple of RPG themes or two.
Playlist for this week's show:
Ico - You Were There
FF VII: Advent Children - Tifa's theme
Wet - She's Lost Control
Dreamfall - Be With You
Mass Effect 3 - I Was Lost Without You
Chrono Cross - Star-Stealing Girl
Bayonetta - Fly Me To The Moon
Portal 2 - Want You Gone
To The Moon - For RiverThis month's music podcast playlist will put you …This month's music podcast playlist will put you in the mood for love, with songs from Team Ico's adventure title and a couple of RPG themes or two.
Playlist for this week's show:
Ico - You Were There
FF VII: Advent Children - Tifa's theme
Wet - She's Lost Control
Dreamfall - Be With You
Mass Effect 3 - I Was Lost Without You
Chrono Cross - Star-Stealing Girl
Bayonetta - Fly Me To The Moon
Portal 2 - Want You Gone
To The Moon - For Rivertag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/79184681GameSpot Asia Beat 18 - Blasting into OrbisThu, 14 Feb 2013 09:23:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gsa-beat-18-blasting-into
01:18:43The OzSpotnoIt's a Sony-filled episode where we cast our predictions for the company's press conference on February 20, as well as talk about Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time and some Idea Factory PS Vita game about touching monster girls with the touchscreen. Featuring RazorTV's Bryan de Silva and SGCafe's Sim Cheng Kai.
Timestamps are below:
3:06 – Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
11:16 – Aliens: Colonial Marines and horror games in general
19:23 – Monster Monpiece for the PS Vita
29:08 – Intermission (“Routine of War” by The Duel Dragons)
30:02 – PS4 and Sony’s February 20 press conference speculation-orama
See the GameSpot feature page of the podcast here: http://asia.gamespot.com/features/gamespot-asia-beat-ep-18-blasting-into-orbis-6403893/It's a Sony-filled episode where we cast our pred…It's a Sony-filled episode where we cast our predictions for the company's press conference on February 20, as well as talk about Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time and some Idea Factory PS Vita game about touching monster girls with the touchscreen. Featuring RazorTV's Bryan de Silva and SGCafe's Sim Cheng Kai.
Timestamps are below:
3:06 – Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
11:16 – Aliens: Colonial Marines and horror games in general
19:23 – Monster Monpiece for the PS Vita
29:08 – Intermission (“Routine of War” by The Duel Dragons)
30:02 – PS4 and Sony’s February 20 press conference speculation-orama
See the GameSpot feature page of the podcast here: http://asia.gamespot.com/features/gamespot-asia-beat-ep-18-blasting-into-orbis-6403893/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/76217512GSA Beat Ep. 17 - Objection May Cry To InfinityThu, 24 Jan 2013 03:23:43 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gsa-beat-ep-17-objection-may
00:44:14The OzSpotnoSoutheast Asia’s best video gaming podcast continues with more game-talk geekery with Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney, DMC, and Disney Infinity. Featuring GameSpot's Jonathan Toyad(@MrToffee) and Randolph Ramsay(@randolphramsay), along with SGCafe's Sim Cheng Kai(@KarbyP).
Timestamps:
1:28 – GameSpot’s Jonathan Toyad’s appearance on the 938Live Sports Zone segment in Singapore.
3:40 – Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney
13:11 – DMC: Devil May Cry
19:14 – Time Surfer and Temple Run 2
21:59 – Intermission: “PaNic AttaCk’ by Blue Magic (Sonic 3D Blast cover)
22:58 – Disney Infinity
30:13 – PS4 speculations based on Digital Foundry’s article
34:00 – Blizzard Diablo III director Jay Wilson stepped down
37:56 – Killer is Dead
41:34 – Former Sony Liverpool devs form Sawfly Studios.
Check out the show page here: http://asia.gamespot.com/search/?qs=gamespot+asia+beat
Southeast Asia’s best video gaming podcast contin…Southeast Asia’s best video gaming podcast continues with more game-talk geekery with Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney, DMC, and Disney Infinity. Featuring GameSpot's Jonathan Toyad(@MrToffee) and Randolph Ramsay(@randolphramsay), along with SGCafe's Sim Cheng Kai(@KarbyP).
Timestamps:
1:28 – GameSpot’s Jonathan Toyad’s appearance on the 938Live Sports Zone segment in Singapore.
3:40 – Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney
13:11 – DMC: Devil May Cry
19:14 – Time Surfer and Temple Run 2
21:59 – Intermission: “PaNic AttaCk’ by Blue Magic (Sonic 3D Blast cover)
22:58 – Disney Infinity
30:13 – PS4 speculations based on Digital Foundry’s article
34:00 – Blizzard Diablo III director Jay Wilson stepped down
37:56 – Killer is Dead
41:34 – Former Sony Liverpool devs form Sawfly Studios.
Check out the show page here: http://asia.gamespot.com/search/?qs=gamespot+asia+beat
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/75261413Sound Byte Radio Ep 12 - 2012's Rest of the BestThu, 17 Jan 2013 03:45:53 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/sound-byte-radio-ep-12-2012s
00:43:14The OzSpotnoThis month's odyssey into music highlights the other good pieces of music from 2012; the ones that did not make the cut on our previous video (http://asia.gamespot.com/journey/videos/sound-byte-2012-year-in-review-6401525/) :
Track list in order of appearance:
-Starhawk Original Soundtrack
Song: Homeworld
Composer: Christopher Lennertz
-FTL: Original Soundtrack
Song: Zoltan (Exploration)
Composer: Ben Prunty
-Asura's Wrath Original Soundtrack
Song: Trembling Heart (Ethnic Arrange)
Composer: Chikayo Fukuda
-XCOM: Enemy Unknown OST
Song: Resilience of Man/ Vigilo Confido
Composer: Michael McCann
-Retro City Rampage
Song: Retro City Rampage Main Theme
Composer: Jake "virt" Kaufman
-Lone Survivor Original Soundtrack
Song: Moving On
Composer: Jasper Byrne
-Halo 4 Original Soundtrack
Song: Green and Blue
Composer: Neal Davidge
-Guild Wars 2
Song: Fear Not This Night
Composer: Jeremy Soule
Performer: Asja Kadric
Follow us on Twitter! (@gs_soundbyte, @MrToffee)
This month's odyssey into music highlights the ot…This month's odyssey into music highlights the other good pieces of music from 2012; the ones that did not make the cut on our previous video (http://asia.gamespot.com/journey/videos/sound-byte-2012-year-in-review-6401525/) :
Track list in order of appearance:
-Starhawk Original Soundtrack
Song: Homeworld
Composer: Christopher Lennertz
-FTL: Original Soundtrack
Song: Zoltan (Exploration)
Composer: Ben Prunty
-Asura's Wrath Original Soundtrack
Song: Trembling Heart (Ethnic Arrange)
Composer: Chikayo Fukuda
-XCOM: Enemy Unknown OST
Song: Resilience of Man/ Vigilo Confido
Composer: Michael McCann
-Retro City Rampage
Song: Retro City Rampage Main Theme
Composer: Jake "virt" Kaufman
-Lone Survivor Original Soundtrack
Song: Moving On
Composer: Jasper Byrne
-Halo 4 Original Soundtrack
Song: Green and Blue
Composer: Neal Davidge
-Guild Wars 2
Song: Fear Not This Night
Composer: Jeremy Soule
Performer: Asja Kadric
Follow us on Twitter! (@gs_soundbyte, @MrToffee)
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/74342270Gamespot Asia Beat Ep. 16 - 2013: A Geek OdysseyThu, 10 Jan 2013 06:24:28 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gamespot-asia-beat-ep-16-2013
01:17:31The OzSpotnoIt's the first GameSpot Asia podcast for the year; let's talk about the future, filled with upcoming titles like Bioshock Infinite, Warframe, Pokemon X/Y, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and a boatload more!
Joining GameSpot's Jonathan Toyad and Randolph Ramsay are Michael Khoo from GXBlog/Digital Life and Sim Cheng Kai from SGCafe.
Timestamps are below for your reference:
2:14 - Blade & Soul
5:54 - Ragnarok Online 2
7:04 - Warframe i.e: the shooter with space ninjas
11:50 - Hotline Miami
16:29 - BioShock Infinite; potential GOTY 2013?
28:02 - Intermission #1 - "Welcome to Rapture" by Gary Schyman
28:01 - 2013's upcoming titles, from DMC to God of War: Ascension's multiplayer
1:00:05 - Intermission #2 "Wrath Industrial" by ktriton
1:01:05 - Second part of 2013's upcoming titles, from Clang to Star Wars 1313.
Intro & Outro music - "Penpal" by Anamanaguchi It's the first GameSpot Asia podcast for the year…It's the first GameSpot Asia podcast for the year; let's talk about the future, filled with upcoming titles like Bioshock Infinite, Warframe, Pokemon X/Y, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and a boatload more!
Joining GameSpot's Jonathan Toyad and Randolph Ramsay are Michael Khoo from GXBlog/Digital Life and Sim Cheng Kai from SGCafe.
Timestamps are below for your reference:
2:14 - Blade & Soul
5:54 - Ragnarok Online 2
7:04 - Warframe i.e: the shooter with space ninjas
11:50 - Hotline Miami
16:29 - BioShock Infinite; potential GOTY 2013?
28:02 - Intermission #1 - "Welcome to Rapture" by Gary Schyman
28:01 - 2013's upcoming titles, from DMC to God of War: Ascension's multiplayer
1:00:05 - Intermission #2 "Wrath Industrial" by ktriton
1:01:05 - Second part of 2013's upcoming titles, from Clang to Star Wars 1313.
Intro & Outro music - "Penpal" by Anamanaguchi tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/71060404Gamespot Asia Beat Ep15 - Goodbye, 2012Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:33:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gamespot-asia-beat-ep15
02:17:21The OzSpotnoWe say farewell to 2012 and talk about what was great and not-so-hot in video games throughout the year. At least before the apocalypse happens.
Joining GameSpot Asia's Jonathan Toyad and Randolph Ramsay are CNET Asia's Aloysius Low, Witching Hour Studios' Ian Gregory, RazorTV's Bryan de Silva, and SGCafe's Sim Cheng Kai.
Timestamps are below for your reference:
0:00 - This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY)
0:30 - Afternoon Session pt.1 (Randolph, Aloysius, Ian)
23:34 - Intermission - Socket 'Trip the Light Fantastic' by djpretzel
24:31 - Afternoon Session pt.2 (Randolph, Aloysius, Ian)
51:13 - Intermission - Mega Man 3 'Gemini Salsa' by McVaffe
52:16 - Evening Session pt. 1 (Bryan, Cheng Kai)
1:35:13 - Intermission - Wing Commander 'Wing Theme Surf' by The Fat Man, Dave Govett, Joe McDermott & K. Weston Phelan
1:36:10 - Evening Session pt. 2 (Bryan, Cheng Kai)
Intro + Outro - Penpal (Tugboat Remix) by Anamanaguchi
We say farewell to 2012 and talk about what was g…We say farewell to 2012 and talk about what was great and not-so-hot in video games throughout the year. At least before the apocalypse happens.
Joining GameSpot Asia's Jonathan Toyad and Randolph Ramsay are CNET Asia's Aloysius Low, Witching Hour Studios' Ian Gregory, RazorTV's Bryan de Silva, and SGCafe's Sim Cheng Kai.
Timestamps are below for your reference:
0:00 - This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY)
0:30 - Afternoon Session pt.1 (Randolph, Aloysius, Ian)
23:34 - Intermission - Socket 'Trip the Light Fantastic' by djpretzel
24:31 - Afternoon Session pt.2 (Randolph, Aloysius, Ian)
51:13 - Intermission - Mega Man 3 'Gemini Salsa' by McVaffe
52:16 - Evening Session pt. 1 (Bryan, Cheng Kai)
1:35:13 - Intermission - Wing Commander 'Wing Theme Surf' by The Fat Man, Dave Govett, Joe McDermott & K. Weston Phelan
1:36:10 - Evening Session pt. 2 (Bryan, Cheng Kai)
Intro + Outro - Penpal (Tugboat Remix) by Anamanaguchi
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/70664322OzSpot 10/12/12Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:48:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-10-12-12
02:11:17The OzSpotnoIt's nearly Christmas! Join the GameSpot AU team--Dan, Laura, Ed, Zorine and Jess--as we look back at the year that was 2012, recounting some of our favourite gaming moments.
What made it into our top list of games for this year? What games will be playing over the holidays? And what are we looking forward to in 2013?
As always, join us live and ask us questions, leave comments, and participate in the discussion!It's nearly Christmas! Join the GameSpot AU team-…It's nearly Christmas! Join the GameSpot AU team--Dan, Laura, Ed, Zorine and Jess--as we look back at the year that was 2012, recounting some of our favourite gaming moments.
What made it into our top list of games for this year? What games will be playing over the holidays? And what are we looking forward to in 2013?
As always, join us live and ask us questions, leave comments, and participate in the discussion!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/69892474OzSpot 04/12/12Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:52:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-04-12-12
01:04:56The OzSpotnoIt's another edition of the Lucky Dip and this week we take our pick from news topics including Xbox 720 rumours, BioShock Infinite cosplayers, Steam's Big Picture Mode, and more!
And if we're lucky, someone might even draw a wildcard topic. What will it be this week?
Stick around to find out!It's another edition of the Lucky Dip and this we…It's another edition of the Lucky Dip and this week we take our pick from news topics including Xbox 720 rumours, BioShock Infinite cosplayers, Steam's Big Picture Mode, and more!
And if we're lucky, someone might even draw a wildcard topic. What will it be this week?
Stick around to find out!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/69274742Gamespot Asia Beat Ep. 14 - Street Fighter RetrospectiveThu, 29 Nov 2012 06:17:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gamespot-asia-beat-ep-14
01:34:53The OzSpotnoThis week at GameSpot Asia Beat, we fly around the world and beat up exaggerated stereotypes from the eyes of a Japanese video game company. Actually, we just talk a lot of Street Fighter stuff (past, present and future) for an hour and a half.
We also chat with Cross Counter Asia vid. producer/ local fighting game community tourney organizer Yongde on fighting game stuff.
Timestamps are below:
0:00 –"Street Fighter II Opening Theme" by Alph Lyra
0:25 – Intro, Non Street Fighter segment (Dishonored, The Last Story, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale)
15:17 – Intermission -"Theme of Ryu" by Alph Lyra
16:13 – Street Fighter, Street Fighter II and its many editions, the live-action films
30:50 – Intermission - "Theme of M.Bison" by Alph Lyra
31:50 – Street Fighter III, Street Fighter IV and the competitive scene
42:13 – Intermission - "Theme of Cammy" by Alph Lyra
43:13 – Interview with Cross Counter Asia video producer/Tough Cookie owner/ prominent Singapore FGC contributor Yongde
1:24:42 – Intermission – "Theme of Guile" by Alph Lyra (which goes with everything)
1:25:50 – Miscellaneous Street Fighter stuff, Hong Kong SF comics
1:33:44 – Outro – "True Ending Theme" by Alph LyraThis week at GameSpot Asia Beat, we fly around th…This week at GameSpot Asia Beat, we fly around the world and beat up exaggerated stereotypes from the eyes of a Japanese video game company. Actually, we just talk a lot of Street Fighter stuff (past, present and future) for an hour and a half.
We also chat with Cross Counter Asia vid. producer/ local fighting game community tourney organizer Yongde on fighting game stuff.
Timestamps are below:
0:00 –"Street Fighter II Opening Theme" by Alph Lyra
0:25 – Intro, Non Street Fighter segment (Dishonored, The Last Story, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale)
15:17 – Intermission -"Theme of Ryu" by Alph Lyra
16:13 – Street Fighter, Street Fighter II and its many editions, the live-action films
30:50 – Intermission - "Theme of M.Bison" by Alph Lyra
31:50 – Street Fighter III, Street Fighter IV and the competitive scene
42:13 – Intermission - "Theme of Cammy" by Alph Lyra
43:13 – Interview with Cross Counter Asia video producer/Tough Cookie owner/ prominent Singapore FGC contributor Yongde
1:24:42 – Intermission – "Theme of Guile" by Alph Lyra (which goes with everything)
1:25:50 – Miscellaneous Street Fighter stuff, Hong Kong SF comics
1:33:44 – Outro – "True Ending Theme" by Alph Lyratag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/68997767OzSpot 27/11/12Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:09:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-27-11-12
00:59:40The OzSpotnoWhat's the hardest part about taking an established gaming franchise and giving it a makeover? That's what Brian Horton, the senior art director on Crystal Dynamics's upcoming Tomb Raider reboot, is here to tell us.
Tune in!What's the hardest part about taking an establish…What's the hardest part about taking an established gaming franchise and giving it a makeover? That's what Brian Horton, the senior art director on Crystal Dynamics's upcoming Tomb Raider reboot, is here to tell us.
Tune in!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/68103412OzSpot 20/11/12Tue, 20 Nov 2012 02:52:57 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-20-11-12
01:00:05The OzSpotnoOn this week's show we chat Wii U hacks, Black Ops II international sales, the need for review scores, and our thoughts on which video game character we'd most like to have dinner with. Tune in!On this week's show we chat Wii U hacks, Black Op…On this week's show we chat Wii U hacks, Black Ops II international sales, the need for review scores, and our thoughts on which video game character we'd most like to have dinner with. Tune in!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/67476485Gamespot Asia Beat Ep. 13 - Indie Hour of PowerThu, 15 Nov 2012 04:03:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gamespot-asia-beat-ep-13-indie
00:55:32The OzSpotnoWe talk to indie game developers Ian Gregory (Witching Hour Studios) and Gerald Tock (InZen, Nabi Studios) about the game development scene in Singapore. Oh yeah, and we also talk about games and some stuff about Ubisoft's interest in THQ brands and Mass Effect/Black Ops II cock-ups.
Timestamps are below for your reference:
0:27 - Introducing Ian (Witching Hour Studios) and Gerald Tock (InZen, Nabi Studios)
4:48 - Knights of Pen & Paper (iOS)
7:26 - Saints Row The Third + GTA Bits
11:59 - Assassin's Creed III (Again)
14:20 - Intermission #1 ("In The Bar" by Project Dolphin)
15:20 - Indie Game Dev. Talk
28:20 - Intermission #2 ("In The Bar" by Project Dolphin)
29:11 - More Indie Game Dev. Talk
41:00 - Intermission #3 ("In The Bar" by Project Dolphin)
42:02 - News - ME4 to use Frostbite Engine, Crysis F2P, and more!
Intro & Outro track: Penpal by Anamanaguchi (http://www.anamanaguchi.com/singles/)
Check out the rest of GameSpot Asia Beat here: http://asia.gamespot.com/features/gamespot-asia-beat-6392305/We talk to indie game developers Ian Gregory (Wit…We talk to indie game developers Ian Gregory (Witching Hour Studios) and Gerald Tock (InZen, Nabi Studios) about the game development scene in Singapore. Oh yeah, and we also talk about games and some stuff about Ubisoft's interest in THQ brands and Mass Effect/Black Ops II cock-ups.
Timestamps are below for your reference:
0:27 - Introducing Ian (Witching Hour Studios) and Gerald Tock (InZen, Nabi Studios)
4:48 - Knights of Pen & Paper (iOS)
7:26 - Saints Row The Third + GTA Bits
11:59 - Assassin's Creed III (Again)
14:20 - Intermission #1 ("In The Bar" by Project Dolphin)
15:20 - Indie Game Dev. Talk
28:20 - Intermission #2 ("In The Bar" by Project Dolphin)
29:11 - More Indie Game Dev. Talk
41:00 - Intermission #3 ("In The Bar" by Project Dolphin)
42:02 - News - ME4 to use Frostbite Engine, Crysis F2P, and more!
Intro & Outro track: Penpal by Anamanaguchi (http://www.anamanaguchi.com/singles/)
Check out the rest of GameSpot Asia Beat here: http://asia.gamespot.com/features/gamespot-asia-beat-6392305/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/67210359OzSpot 13/11/12Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:58:22 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-13-11-12
00:37:34The OzSpotnoWill the Assassin's Creed movie break tradition and become one of the first well-made, well-received game-to-film works?
Plus: why did a bunch of U.S. Navy SEALs get in trouble for helping EA develop Medal of Honor: Warfighter? And just how big will GTA V be?Will the Assassin's Creed movie break tradition a…Will the Assassin's Creed movie break tradition and become one of the first well-made, well-received game-to-film works?
Plus: why did a bunch of U.S. Navy SEALs get in trouble for helping EA develop Medal of Honor: Warfighter? And just how big will GTA V be?tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/66454175OzSpot 06/11/12Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:38:50 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-06-11-12
01:14:55The OzSpotnoJoin us for our special Melbourne Cup episode! This week we draw the topics out of a hat and find out what's going on with the PlayStation 4, discuss cost of next gen games, plus cast your vote on who would win if a Luchador took on a horse!Join us for our special Melbourne Cup episode! Th…Join us for our special Melbourne Cup episode! This week we draw the topics out of a hat and find out what's going on with the PlayStation 4, discuss cost of next gen games, plus cast your vote on who would win if a Luchador took on a horse!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/65608066GameSpot Asia Beat Ep. 12 - Assassin's ReconThu, 01 Nov 2012 03:32:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gamespot-asia-beat-ep-12
00:58:17The OzSpotnoOn this Inside The Actor Studio-esque episode of Asia's finest gaming podcast, we talk to Ubisoft production manager Karl Luhe about Assassin's Creed III and creative director Theo Sanders on Ghost Recon Online. Exciting times!
Timestamps:
1:47 - Assassin's Creed III talk with Karl Luhe
27:43 - Intermission #1 ("Venice Rooftops" by Jesper Kyd - Assassin's Creed II Original Soundtrack)
28:50 - Ghost Recon Online analysis with Theo Sanders
41:32 - Intermission #2 ("Ezio's Family" by Jesper Kyd - Assassin's Creed II Original Soundtrack)
42:44 - News! G4 Axing X-Play and Attack of the Show!
46:11 - News! Disney buys Lucasfilm/LucasArts/Star Wars brand!
52:25 - News! Bugs in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance demo on ZOE HD Collection!
Intro and Outro song: "Penpal" by AnamanaguchiOn this Inside The Actor Studio-esque episode of …On this Inside The Actor Studio-esque episode of Asia's finest gaming podcast, we talk to Ubisoft production manager Karl Luhe about Assassin's Creed III and creative director Theo Sanders on Ghost Recon Online. Exciting times!
Timestamps:
1:47 - Assassin's Creed III talk with Karl Luhe
27:43 - Intermission #1 ("Venice Rooftops" by Jesper Kyd - Assassin's Creed II Original Soundtrack)
28:50 - Ghost Recon Online analysis with Theo Sanders
41:32 - Intermission #2 ("Ezio's Family" by Jesper Kyd - Assassin's Creed II Original Soundtrack)
42:44 - News! G4 Axing X-Play and Attack of the Show!
46:11 - News! Disney buys Lucasfilm/LucasArts/Star Wars brand!
52:25 - News! Bugs in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance demo on ZOE HD Collection!
Intro and Outro song: "Penpal" by Anamanaguchitag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/65291277OzSpot 30/10/12Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:36:26 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-30-10-12
00:50:39The OzSpotnoThis week we're going to be looking at online retailer Kogan's version of the PS Vita, plus: why is Anonymous targeting Zynga?
We'll also chat about Hotline: Miami and what Microsoft did to make Halo 4 the most expensive game the company has ever made.
Tune in!This week we're going to be looking at online ret…This week we're going to be looking at online retailer Kogan's version of the PS Vita, plus: why is Anonymous targeting Zynga?
We'll also chat about Hotline: Miami and what Microsoft did to make Halo 4 the most expensive game the company has ever made.
Tune in!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/64437873OzSpot 23/10/12Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:02:21 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-23-10-12
00:57:17The OzSpotnoOn this week's show: our thoughts on Dishonored, the profits of televising eSports, Dragon Age 3, and the new BioShock Infinite trailer. Tune in!On this week's show: our thoughts on Dishonored, …On this week's show: our thoughts on Dishonored, the profits of televising eSports, Dragon Age 3, and the new BioShock Infinite trailer. Tune in!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/63858732GameSpot Asia Beat Ep. 11 - GametoberfestThu, 18 Oct 2012 08:12:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gamespot-asia-beat-ep-11
01:26:01The OzSpotnoIt's October, there's a lot of games to talk about, and there are four editors (two GSA, one CNet Asia, one SG Cafe) with mics handy. You do the math.
Timestamps are below for your reference:
2:14 - FTL
6:58 - Gianna Sisters
7:30 - XCOM: EU
18:01 - Intermission 01
18:33 - Dishonored
23:29 - Borderlands 2's pirate DLC
26:18 - Torchlight 2 (again)
28:01 - Project X Zone
33:41 - Unfinished Swan
37:50 - Code of Princess
42:38 - Harmoknights
45:39 - Dance Central 3
49:23 - Intermission 02
50:01 - News on Tetsuya Mizuguchi
55:07 - Mechwarrior Online
1:02:40 - Project Eternity,Baldur's Gate series
1:06:44 - Halo 4 on two discs
1:11:22 - Intermission 3
1:11:52 - StarCraft II WCS, MOBAs
1:17:12 - Prey 2 In Limbo
1:19:02 - Darkstalkers Are Not Dead, GGPO BluesIt's October, there's a lot of games to talk abou…It's October, there's a lot of games to talk about, and there are four editors (two GSA, one CNet Asia, one SG Cafe) with mics handy. You do the math.
Timestamps are below for your reference:
2:14 - FTL
6:58 - Gianna Sisters
7:30 - XCOM: EU
18:01 - Intermission 01
18:33 - Dishonored
23:29 - Borderlands 2's pirate DLC
26:18 - Torchlight 2 (again)
28:01 - Project X Zone
33:41 - Unfinished Swan
37:50 - Code of Princess
42:38 - Harmoknights
45:39 - Dance Central 3
49:23 - Intermission 02
50:01 - News on Tetsuya Mizuguchi
55:07 - Mechwarrior Online
1:02:40 - Project Eternity,Baldur's Gate series
1:06:44 - Halo 4 on two discs
1:11:22 - Intermission 3
1:11:52 - StarCraft II WCS, MOBAs
1:17:12 - Prey 2 In Limbo
1:19:02 - Darkstalkers Are Not Dead, GGPO Bluestag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/63569271OzSpot 16/10/12Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:03:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-16-10-12
00:41:12The OzSpotnoOn this week's show, Laura and Zorine team up with ZDnet writer Spandas Lui to talk about controversies in the eSports scene, Nintendo's decision to lower the price of its Wii console, and the motivations of gaming publishers who stand up in support of equality.On this week's show, Laura and Zorine team up wit…On this week's show, Laura and Zorine team up with ZDnet writer Spandas Lui to talk about controversies in the eSports scene, Nintendo's decision to lower the price of its Wii console, and the motivations of gaming publishers who stand up in support of equality.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/62747203OzSpot 09/10/12Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:54:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-09-10-12
00:55:41The OzSpotnoTune in for EB Expo news, plus: Angry Birds Star Wars, and a lively eSports discussion! Tune in for EB Expo news, plus: Angry Birds Star …Tune in for EB Expo news, plus: Angry Birds Star Wars, and a lively eSports discussion! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/62047709Sound Byte Radio Ep. 11 - Okami, Mirror's Edge, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordWed, 03 Oct 2012 10:18:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/sb-radio-ep-11
00:38:11The OzSpotnoThis episode features the piano remixes of Okami, the electronica talents of Solar Fields, and the ending theme to last year's major Legend of Zelda game. Full playlist is below:
1) Invitation Flower ~ Spring by Kazuki Yanagawa - Atelier Ayesha Original Soundtrack
2) Wep'Keer by Mika Maatsura - Okami Piano Arrangement
3) Reaver Mansion by Russell Shaw, Kostas Zarifis, Mark Zarb-Adami - Fable III OST
4) Shards by Solar Fields - Mirror's Edge Original Soundtrack
5) Robert Plant vs. Rob Zombie by The One Ups - Intergalactic Continuum
6) Staff Roll by Hajime Wakai, Shibo Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Takeshi Hama, Koji Kondo - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordThis episode features the piano remixes of Okami,…This episode features the piano remixes of Okami, the electronica talents of Solar Fields, and the ending theme to last year's major Legend of Zelda game. Full playlist is below:
1) Invitation Flower ~ Spring by Kazuki Yanagawa - Atelier Ayesha Original Soundtrack
2) Wep'Keer by Mika Maatsura - Okami Piano Arrangement
3) Reaver Mansion by Russell Shaw, Kostas Zarifis, Mark Zarb-Adami - Fable III OST
4) Shards by Solar Fields - Mirror's Edge Original Soundtrack
5) Robert Plant vs. Rob Zombie by The One Ups - Intergalactic Continuum
6) Staff Roll by Hajime Wakai, Shibo Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Takeshi Hama, Koji Kondo - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Swordtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/61435481Gamespot Asia Beat Episode 10 - Crossing The Border(lands 2)Fri, 28 Sep 2012 02:10:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/gamespot-asia-beat-episode-10
00:46:55The OzSpotnoThis week's show is all about the hard-hitting gunplay of Borderlands 2, from its pro and cons to whatever else popped up from our heads during the recording of the podcast. Also, Torchlight 2 and Platinum Games enter the fray in-between.
Joining Jonathan Toyad are Marc "The Fraggot" Lim from ESPN Game and Bryan de Silva from RazorTV. Catch-a-ride!
Timestamp is below:
02:37 - Torchlight II
07:37 - Borderlands 2
28:30 - Intermission (Dam Top - Jesper Kyd)
29:30 - News (Wii U region lock, Platinum Games comments, etc.)This week's show is all about the hard-hitting gu…This week's show is all about the hard-hitting gunplay of Borderlands 2, from its pro and cons to whatever else popped up from our heads during the recording of the podcast. Also, Torchlight 2 and Platinum Games enter the fray in-between.
Joining Jonathan Toyad are Marc "The Fraggot" Lim from ESPN Game and Bryan de Silva from RazorTV. Catch-a-ride!
Timestamp is below:
02:37 - Torchlight II
07:37 - Borderlands 2
28:30 - Intermission (Dam Top - Jesper Kyd)
29:30 - News (Wii U region lock, Platinum Games comments, etc.)tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/61080800OzSpot 25/09/12Tue, 25 Sep 2012 05:25:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-25-09-12
00:52:52The OzSpotnoOn this week's show we look at the new PS3 model, plus Dan and Ed chat TGS 2012 news.On this week's show we look at the new PS3 model,…On this week's show we look at the new PS3 model, plus Dan and Ed chat TGS 2012 news.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/6026393618/09/12Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:14:44 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/18-09-12
00:44:49The OzSpotnoOn this week's show Laura, Zorine, Jess, and special CNET guest Nic Healey discuss local Australian pricing for the Wii U, plus our thoughts on the software line-up, including some very tantalising exclusives.On this week's show Laura, Zorine, Jess, and spec…On this week's show Laura, Zorine, Jess, and special CNET guest Nic Healey discuss local Australian pricing for the Wii U, plus our thoughts on the software line-up, including some very tantalising exclusives.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/59442245OzSpot 11/09/12Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:20:09 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-11-09-12
00:51:49The OzSpotnoOn this week's show we look at reports that EA has been trying to buy Valve for years, what developers think about the future of triple-A games, and more!On this week's show we look at reports that EA ha…On this week's show we look at reports that EA has been trying to buy Valve for years, what developers think about the future of triple-A games, and more!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/58640613OzSpot 04/09/12Tue, 04 Sep 2012 06:56:06 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-04-09-12
00:49:45The OzSpotnoLGBT gaming convention, Metal Gear movie in the works, Blizzard games in Iran, and PAX coming to Australia! Tune in!LGBT gaming convention, Metal Gear movie in the w…LGBT gaming convention, Metal Gear movie in the works, Blizzard games in Iran, and PAX coming to Australia! Tune in!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/57834817The OzSpot 28/08/12Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:21:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/the-ozspot-28-08-12
01:00:32The OzSpotnoDo you think death has more weight in games that give player the choice to kill enemies in a variety of ways? Or does a game need to do something more than that to make players feel like their actions really have consequences?
Today on the show we'll be exploring that very topic following some recent comments made by Arkane Studios in regards to their upcoming title, Dishonored.
Plus: why is DICE getting heat for their Battlefield 4 announcement? Was their timing a bit off, or are players just scared the studio will give up its efforts to support Battlefield 3?
Do you think death has more weight in games that …Do you think death has more weight in games that give player the choice to kill enemies in a variety of ways? Or does a game need to do something more than that to make players feel like their actions really have consequences?
Today on the show we'll be exploring that very topic following some recent comments made by Arkane Studios in regards to their upcoming title, Dishonored.
Plus: why is DICE getting heat for their Battlefield 4 announcement? Was their timing a bit off, or are players just scared the studio will give up its efforts to support Battlefield 3?
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/57027099The OzSpot 21/08/12Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:17:02 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/the-ozspot-21-08-12
01:08:39The OzSpotnoThis week we have a very special guest on the podcast!
We are joined by Gearbox president Randy Pitchford, who is going to be with us for the whole hour discussing everything Borderlands 2! Plus we also get his thoughts on the next-gen console debate (do developers really need new hardware to be creative?), experimenting with more mature material in games, and more!This week we have a very special guest on the pod…This week we have a very special guest on the podcast!
We are joined by Gearbox president Randy Pitchford, who is going to be with us for the whole hour discussing everything Borderlands 2! Plus we also get his thoughts on the next-gen console debate (do developers really need new hardware to be creative?), experimenting with more mature material in games, and more!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/56242041OzSpot 14/08/12Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:59:42 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-14-08-12
00:52:07The OzSpotnoOn this week's show we look at recent comments made by Borderlands 2 designer John Hemmingway regarding Gearbox's upcoming Borderlands 2, in which the developer jokingly refers to a skill tree designed for casual players as "The Girlfriend Mode", and ask: was this a media beat-up? Or does Gearbox have something to feel ashamed about?
We also look at recent comments made by Ubisoft Toronto managing director Jade Raymond regarding gamer expectation: she says gamers expect constant perfection from game developers, and this limits innovation in the games industry. Is she right?
Also on the show: why do no third-party developers want to make games for the PlayStation Vita?
Tune in!On this week's show we look at recent comments ma…On this week's show we look at recent comments made by Borderlands 2 designer John Hemmingway regarding Gearbox's upcoming Borderlands 2, in which the developer jokingly refers to a skill tree designed for casual players as "The Girlfriend Mode", and ask: was this a media beat-up? Or does Gearbox have something to feel ashamed about?
We also look at recent comments made by Ubisoft Toronto managing director Jade Raymond regarding gamer expectation: she says gamers expect constant perfection from game developers, and this limits innovation in the games industry. Is she right?
Also on the show: why do no third-party developers want to make games for the PlayStation Vita?
Tune in!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/55453752OzSpot 07/07/08Tue, 07 Aug 2012 04:15:58 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-07-07-08
00:44:34The OzSpotnoOn this week's show we map out the upcoming legal showdown between EA and Zynga by getting advice from a real professor of law. Does EA have a strong case? Or will Zynga come out on top?
We also look at some recent comments from 2K boss Christoph Hartmann regarding the need for more photorealistic games. According to Hartmann, this is the only way games will be able to portray emotions like sadness and love in an effective way. Is he right? Or is he forgetting about some very important games?
Tune in!On this week's show we map out the upcoming legal…On this week's show we map out the upcoming legal showdown between EA and Zynga by getting advice from a real professor of law. Does EA have a strong case? Or will Zynga come out on top?
We also look at some recent comments from 2K boss Christoph Hartmann regarding the need for more photorealistic games. According to Hartmann, this is the only way games will be able to portray emotions like sadness and love in an effective way. Is he right? Or is he forgetting about some very important games?
Tune in!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/54674645OzSpot 31/07/12Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:57:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-31-07-12
00:47:03The OzSpotnoOn this week's show we tackle Australian industry woes: how did the game retail market fare in the first half of 2012? What were the best-selling titles? Is PC dominating over consoles? Is anyone playing casual games anymore?
Plus: we look at how publishers like Microsoft and Sony let their corporate values get in the way of a good end-user experience, and we look at the merger between Australian mobile studios Firemint and Iron Monkey.On this week's show we tackle Australian industry…On this week's show we tackle Australian industry woes: how did the game retail market fare in the first half of 2012? What were the best-selling titles? Is PC dominating over consoles? Is anyone playing casual games anymore?
Plus: we look at how publishers like Microsoft and Sony let their corporate values get in the way of a good end-user experience, and we look at the merger between Australian mobile studios Firemint and Iron Monkey.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/53894002OzSpot 24/07/12Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:01:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-24-07-12
00:48:39The OzSpotnoHello, friend! The OzSpot this week is all about assessing the current industry landscape, from keeping up creativity in a market that keeps asking for the next generation of consoles to Nintendo's problems in the casual space. Plus: is there really no other game that can compare to Borderlands 2?Hello, friend! The OzSpot this week is all about …Hello, friend! The OzSpot this week is all about assessing the current industry landscape, from keeping up creativity in a market that keeps asking for the next generation of consoles to Nintendo's problems in the casual space. Plus: is there really no other game that can compare to Borderlands 2?tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/53113642OzSpot 17/07/12Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:59:54 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-17-07-12
00:50:21The OzSpotnoThis week on the show: Valve, Steam, and why sales are good for business; Rockstar apologises for long development cycles; and Rhianna Pratchett announced as the Tomb Raider writer (and how this changes our perspective on the recent controversy).
Plus: Dan and Ed recount some of their exciting DayZ adventures!This week on the show: Valve, Steam, and why sale…This week on the show: Valve, Steam, and why sales are good for business; Rockstar apologises for long development cycles; and Rhianna Pratchett announced as the Tomb Raider writer (and how this changes our perspective on the recent controversy).
Plus: Dan and Ed recount some of their exciting DayZ adventures!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/51622234OzSpot 03/07/12Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:48:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-03-07-12
00:45:33The OzSpotnoThe OzSpot 03/07/12: Mass Effect 3 endings, Capcom's Seth Killian!The OzSpot 03/07/12: Mass Effect 3 endings, Capco…The OzSpot 03/07/12: Mass Effect 3 endings, Capcom's Seth Killian!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/50900035OzSpot 26/06/12Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:27:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-26-06-12
00:41:10The OzSpotnoOn this week's show we talk about our experiences hanging out with the very cool Warren Spector; discuss the future of free-to-play games in the industry; and discuss whether people can really complain that games are getting easier. Tune in!On this week's show we talk about our experiences…On this week's show we talk about our experiences hanging out with the very cool Warren Spector; discuss the future of free-to-play games in the industry; and discuss whether people can really complain that games are getting easier. Tune in!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/50151580The OzSpot 19/06/12Tue, 19 Jun 2012 05:23:12 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/the-ozspot-19-06-12
00:48:02The OzSpotnoJoin us for a discussion surrounding the momentous decision to officially introduce an R18+ classification for video games in Australia. Special guest: Australian Federal Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare.Join us for a discussion surrounding the momentou…Join us for a discussion surrounding the momentous decision to officially introduce an R18+ classification for video games in Australia. Special guest: Australian Federal Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/49728240OzSpot 12/06/12Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:48:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-12-06-12
00:56:37The OzSpotnoYO!YO!YO!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/47911219OzSpot 29/05/12Tue, 29 May 2012 05:38:31 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-29-05-12
00:48:33The OzSpotnoOn this week's show we have a debate about video game advertising, talk about GAME Australia layoffs and store closures, and look at why Kingdoms of Amalur developer 38 Studios closed last week. Tune in!On this week's show we have a debate about video …On this week's show we have a debate about video game advertising, talk about GAME Australia layoffs and store closures, and look at why Kingdoms of Amalur developer 38 Studios closed last week. Tune in!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/47175801OzSpot 22/05/12Tue, 22 May 2012 07:59:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-22-05-12
00:50:10The OzSpotnoThis week we discuss Australian game retailers grey importing stock, EA courting indie developers, and differing views from two major developers on the future of the next generation of games. Tune in!This week we discuss Australian game retailers gr…This week we discuss Australian game retailers grey importing stock, EA courting indie developers, and differing views from two major developers on the future of the next generation of games. Tune in!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/46427981OzSpot 15/05/12Tue, 15 May 2012 05:40:13 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-15-05-12
00:42:25The OzSpotnoThis week on the show we invite special guest Frank Simon, senior managing producer at Sony Computer Entertainment America, to talk to us about the upcoming VITA title Resistance: Burning Skies as well as broader industry issues such as handhelds vs. mobile, innovation, PS4 rumours, and more. Tune in!This week on the show we invite special guest Fra…This week on the show we invite special guest Frank Simon, senior managing producer at Sony Computer Entertainment America, to talk to us about the upcoming VITA title Resistance: Burning Skies as well as broader industry issues such as handhelds vs. mobile, innovation, PS4 rumours, and more. Tune in!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/45675174OzSpot 08/05/12Tue, 08 May 2012 05:34:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/ozspot-08-05-12
00:46:08The OzSpotnoOn this week's show we look at what the industry's top analysts think about next-gen consoles blocking used games; we throw around the idea of owning consoles on a monthly plan; plus: comparing the 3DS with the Vita--how is the latter measuring up? All this and more!On this week's show we look at what the industry'…On this week's show we look at what the industry's top analysts think about next-gen consoles blocking used games; we throw around the idea of owning consoles on a monthly plan; plus: comparing the 3DS with the Vita--how is the latter measuring up? All this and more!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44928252The OzSpot 01/05/12Tue, 01 May 2012 06:40:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/the-ozspot-01-05-12
00:43:41The OzSpotnoOn this week's show: Koz's farewell message, Halo live-action series, Mikami's new survival horror game, and more! Plus: Dan tells us his impressions of God of War's new multiplayer mode.On this week's show: Koz's farewell message, Halo…On this week's show: Koz's farewell message, Halo live-action series, Mikami's new survival horror game, and more! Plus: Dan tells us his impressions of God of War's new multiplayer mode.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44812197The OzSpot 24/04/12Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:52:43 +0000https://soundcloud.com/the-ozspot/the-ozspot-24-04-12
00:48:00The OzSpotnoThis week we look at the growth of games in the eyes of the mainstream press; the author suing Ubisoft over the plot of Assassin's Creed; new God of War game AND a soon-to-be-announced new Call of Duty game; and the parliamentary inquiry that could help lower the prices of video games in Australia. Tune in!This week we look at the growth of games in the e…This week we look at the growth of games in the eyes of the mainstream press; the author suing Ubisoft over the plot of Assassin's Creed; new God of War game AND a soon-to-be-announced new Call of Duty game; and the parliamentary inquiry that could help lower the prices of video games in Australia. Tune in!